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Students at Public Va. Colleges to See Tuition, Fee Increases
It will cost up to $530 in extra tuition and mandatory fees at four-year universities.
By Patch editor Rachel Hatzipanagos
Students at Virginia’s four-year public university’s will see an average of 5.1 percent increase in tuition and fees this fall.
The annual report from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia released Monday indicates that it’s the second-lowest average fee hike in ten years.
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Students at 4-year institutions will pay about $468 more starting this fall in tuition and mandatory fees.
At George Mason University, a full time, in-state student will have to pay 3 percent more, or $288. Students at GMU who live on campus will see an increase of $310 in room and board costs.
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Students at Virginia’s Community College System will see a 4.4 percent increase on average, or about $165 more in tuition and mandatory fees, the report states.
Full-Time In-State Undergraduate Tuition and Total Mandatory Fee Increases
George Mason University +$288
Old Dominion University: +$370
University of Virginia + $452
Virginia Tech + $532
James Madison University +$368
Read the full report from SCHEV for information on increases at other schools.
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